Student Opportunities

Interested in Working in the Language and Literacy Lab (L3)?

Volunteer

Volunteering in L3 is a great way to become familiar with the lab and to get hands-on
experience with research involving language and literacy development and disorders.
Volunteers may contribute to the lab in many ways, including but not limited to: stimulus
development, data collection, data processing, and clerical work. If you are interested
in volunteering in L3, please email Dr. Schwarz or Dr. McCarthy at jmccar21@uthsc.edu.

Independent Study

Undergraduate and graduate students may register for independent study and receive
course credit for assisting with research in L3. The independent study activities
will vary depending on lab needs and the student's educational goals. Activities may
involve one or more of the following:

Interested students must obtain permission from Dr. Schwarz and Dr. McCarthy (jmccar21@uthsc.edu) prior to registering for independent study.

Ph.D. Students

Ph.D. students are invited to participate in research in L3 as a volunteer, through
an independent study, or as a member of the lab. If you are interested in conducting
research in the Language and Literacy Lab please e-mail Dr. Schwarz.

Considering a Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Science?

The Ph.D. program at UTHSC prepares students for academic careers, involving research
and the scholarly study of the science of human communication and its disorders. The
field of communication sciences and disorders is currently experiencing a shortage
of individuals with Ph.D. degrees to replace retiring faculty. Therefore, the prospect
of employment is excellent for strong Ph.D. graduates.

Ph.D. students may have a background in communication disorders or a related field,
such as psychology, education, linguistics, neuroscience, or computer science. Some
may have worked clinically as speech-language pathologists, whereas others may begin
their doctoral training immediately after earning a bachelor's degree.

Students who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. may be eligible for financial support
from the Department of Communication Disorders.

If you would like more information about the UTHSC's doctoral program in Communication
Disorders, please contact Dr. Tim Saltuklaroglu.